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March 28, 2013

WATCH: Are Schools Killing Creativity?

“Human intelligence is richer and more dynamic than we have been led to believe by formal academic education”

In the TED talk below, Sir Ken Robinson makes an entertaining and profoundly moving case for creating an education system that nurtures (rather than undermines) creativity.

Creativity expert Sir Ken Robinson challenges the way we’re educating our children. He champions a radical rethink of our school systems, to cultivate creativity and acknowledge multiple types of intelligence.

Is it really time for a rethink? Did you feel that your academic education nurtured your creativity? Share your experiences with us in the comments section below.

About the Author

Natasha Lipman

Natasha is the Founder & Director of the International Political Forum. She is also a Virgin Media Pioneer, Huffington Post blogger, and alumni of the British Council's Global Changemakers programme.

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